As Live

As Live events include content other than traditional cinema films, such as stage or sporting events, which are projected in cinemas. ‘As Live’ age ratings are a lighter touch classification method because they are based solely on information given to us about the live event.

What can/can't I submit?

Live transmissions sit outside the scope of the Licensing Act 2003, but any delayed exhibition (or ‘as live’ exhibition) of the live event is within scope, even if the delay is only a few minutes.

To qualify as ‘As Live’ an event must have taken place within the past 7 days.

Due to the nature of an ‘As Live’ event, there is no footage to submit to us, however we must receive the following information about the performance:

How do I submit?

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Is there anything else I need to consider?

Once your registration is complete we will provide you with a white ‘As Live’ card to be displayed in cinemas showing the performance. The white card will include the age rating symbol (12A, 15 or 18). The ‘As Live’ white card should be shown for a minimum of eight seconds prior to the screening of the ‘As Live’ event.

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